COBRA GYPSIES - full documentary

Calbelia There are four days of celebration a year, with concerts and dances that bring together about 2,000

gypsies

- First time you see a foreigner - First time - Ask this guy if he has ever seen a tourist in his life - Never - Only him - Never Festivals are a good time to reveal your Calbellian elegance, they pay great attention to the uniqueness of their clothes. They design the clothes themselves and they are made by local tailors. They have developed a unique fashion style that is constantly evolving. In the evening, families gather for a concert: we have a guest, we welcome him with attention.

At night, young people participate in battles again, the public gives money to their favorite dancer. In the cold morning, each family lights a fire. I am served tea Utensils are washed with ashes In June the temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius or 120 degrees Fahrenheit The central tent is air-conditioned with damp cloths The day goes by according to the rhythm Dance performances Young women invite me to join a make - our session It's time for me to leave kalpiliya People for whom art is a way of life Their knowledge of the desert, their exotic style, their history and their global influence towards music make them a unique people India may lose part of their culture on its path of development, but I believe that in the future the Kalpilya will adapt and innovate as they always did.